Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Torquay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming primary school in Torquay is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant starting September 2025. This role involves supporting young learners in a nurturing environment, with opportunities for professional development and the potential to become a permanent staff member.

Benefits

Supportive and inclusive school environment

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Opportunity to become permanent staff

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary-aged children preferred.
• Caring, patient, and positive attitude required.
• Reliability and genuine passion for education are a must.

Responsibilities

• Support children across the primary age range.
• Help create a nurturing and stimulating environment in school.
• Assist in ongoing training and development.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Education

Appropriate qualifications and training for the role

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in young learners’ lives? A friendly and welcoming primary school in Torquay is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025.

This is a 5-day-a-week role supporting children across the primary age range, helping to create a nurturing and stimulating environment. The school offers a warm community atmosphere with strong leadership and a commitment to professional development.

What we offer:

• A supportive and inclusive school environment

• Easy access via public transport

• Opportunity to become a permanent staff member

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• A chance to be part of a passionate and dedicated team

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with primary-aged children (preferred but not essential)

• A caring, patient and positive attitude

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Reliability and a genuine passion for education

Trial days are being arranged now, so if you're ready to take the next step in your education career, we’d love to hear from you!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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